1925 DAWSON, James Walker (1870 – 1927)

The melanomata, their morphology and histogenesis. A study of cell origins and transformations, with a critical discussion on aspects of tumour growth, and a clinical review.

The first exhaustive monograph on the pathology of melanoma. Also issued as a separate monograph (Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd, 1925).

GMN 2649 · https://historyofmedicine.com/id/3299

1948 SPITZ, Sophie (1910 – 1956)

Melanomas of childhood.

Spitz first defined the histologic criteria for the diagnosis of juvenile melanoma.

GMN 4154.1 · https://historyofmedicine.com/id/5874

1970 BRESLOW, Alexander (1928 – 1980)

Thickness, cross-sectional areas and depth of invasion in the prognosis of cutaneous melanoma.

Classic paper on the prognosis of melanoma. Digital facsimile available from PubMedCentral at this link.

GMN 7325 · https://historyofmedicine.com/id/9496